| Monday 13th of June 2011 |
| 09.30–17.00 |
Registration desk open |
SECOND FLOOR |
| 10.30–16.00 |
Preconference workshop |
HALL FG |
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Helping Gamblers to change: The basics of applying motivational interviewing to gambling problems
Professor David Hodgins, University of Calgary, Canada |
| 12.30–13.00 |
Lunch |
RESTAURANT VOX |
| 13.00–14.30 |
Preconference workshop continues |
| 14.30–15.00 |
Coffee break |
FOYER |
| 15.00–16.00 |
Preconference workshop continues |
| 17.30–19.00 |
Welcoming Reception
Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargötu 11
Dress code: Smart casual – Bus leaves from Hilton Reykjavik Nordica at 17.10 |
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| Tuesday 14th of June 2011 |
| 08.00–16.30 |
Registration desk open |
SECOND FLOOR |
| 09.00–12.00 |
Opening/Plenary session |
HALL HI |
| 09.00–09.15 |
Opening speech
Dr. Daníel Thor Ólason SNSUS |
| 09.15–09.30 |
Official welcome
Dr. Geir Gunnlaugsson, Medical Director of Health, Directorate of Health, Iceland |
| 09.30–10.30 |
Treating Gambling Disorders – What's the Evidence-base?
Professor David Hodgins, University of Calgary |
| 10.30–11.00 |
Coffee |
FOYER |
| 11.00–12.00 |
Plenary session |
HALL HI |
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Problem Gambling in Poker: Challenges to treatment and research
Dr. Ole Bjerg, Copenhagen Business School |
| 12.00–13.00 |
Lunch |
FOYER |
| 13.00–14.30 |
Parallel sessions |
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Workshop 1 - Different aspects of gambling and problem gambling |
ROOM G |
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Chair: Daníel Thor Ólason |
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Gambling activities, involvement in gambling and problem gambling – Associations in two Finnish population level datasets
Jukka Halme & Johanna Järvinen-Tassopoulos, National Institute for Health and Welfare, Finland |
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Is it true that 98% of the Swedes are "happy" gamblers?
Johanna Lundberg, SNIP, Sweden |
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Day traders as problem gamblers: The psychology of Day traders in Hong Kong
Grace, W.S. Chan, Samantha H.S. SO, Kenny, K.H. Leung, Andy O.T.Lo, & Kathy, M.S. Mau. Upper Iowa University, Hong Kong Program, Hong Kong |
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Workshop 2 – Gambling, Society and Culture |
ROOM F |
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Chair: Jani Kinnunen |
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Gambling justification among Finnish and French players
Maija Majamäki & Virve Pöysti, University of Helsinki, Finland |
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Gambling in Game & Play Metaphors of Politics
Markus Meuronen, University of Jyväskylä, Finland |
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Boundaries of online-gaming – A case study of the Finnish national poker site from a player's point of view
Erkka Rautio, University of Tampere, Finland |
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Workshop 3 – On-line help for gamblers and one personal experience |
ROOM D |
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Chair: Michael Bay Jørsel |
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Early intervention for problem online gambling
Pål Fylling Helland, Randi Skjerve, Blue Cross Centre for Addiction Treatment, & Ayna Johansen, Norwegian Centre for Addiction Research, Norway |
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www.slutaspela.nu (www.stopgambling.now): A CBT/MI Self Help Manual on the Internet for Problem Gamblers in Sweden
Thomas Nilsson, Spelinstitutet, Sweden |
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Online self help manual in Finland. Has it been useful?
Tapio Jaakola, Timo Alihanka & Petri Behm, Peliklinikka-Gambling clinic, Finland |
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A personal account of the life on the Edge
Claus Elgaard, Denmark |
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Workshop 4 – Public health and gambling: What is important? |
ROOM HI |
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Chair: Jeffrey Derevensky |
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The Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling
Robert J. Williams, University of Lethbridge, Jurgen Rehm, University of Toranto & Rhys M. G. Stevens, Alberta Gaming Research Institute, Canada |
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Prevention of gambling problems – a systematic review
Jessica Svenson, SNIP, Sweden |
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Changes in Norwegian gambling habits and the influence of the ban on slot machines
Anita Øren & Lilian Leistad. Department of Health Research, SINTEF Technology and Society, Trondheim, Norway |
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Pathological gambling: Understanding the role of early trauma and psychological vulnerability
Jessica McCormick, Paul Delfabbro & Linley Denson, University of Adelaide, Australia |
| 14.30–15.00 |
Coffee break |
FOYER |
| 15.00–16.30 |
Parallel sessions |
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Workshop 5 – Conceptual, affective, moral and awareness issues in relation to gambling |
ROOM G |
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Chair: Riitta Matilainen |
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Conceptual difficulties of problem gambling research
Janne Nikkinen, University of Helsinki, Finland |
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Affective motivations of Problem gambling
Mikko Salmela, University of Helsinki, Finland |
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Promoting avareness amongst Sviss gambling venue employees
Cristina Rivera, Cheryl Dickson, Antonella Luongo, Coralie Zumwald & Oliver Simon, Centre du jeu excessif, Swiss |
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Workshop 6 – Gambling treatment: What works and who needs assistance? |
ROOM D |
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Chair: Marianne B. Hansen |
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Inventory of the Swedish municpalities and their work with problem gambling issues
Carolina Nordlinder, SNIP, Sweden |
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Significant others of gamblers as helpers and recipients of help
Maritta Itäpuisto, Sovatek-foundation, Finland
Gambling treatment among patients from ethnic minority backgrounds
Silje Hirsch & Sulaksana Sivapatham, Blå Kors Centre, Norway |
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Workshop 7 – Predisposing factors of problem gambling and psychometrics
of gambling instruments |
ROOM HI |
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Chair: Paul Delfabbro |
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Differences in aversive classical conditioning between pathological gamblers and healthy controls
Geir Scott Brunborg, University of Bergen, Norway
Development of Problem Gambling: Towards a Cognitive Model
Marvin Schiller and Fernand Gobet, Brunel University West London, United Kingdom |
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Evaluating lifetime NODS using Rasch modelling
Helge Molde, Sigurd W. Hystad, Ståle Pallesen, Helga Myrseth, University of Bergen, & Ingeborg Lund, Norwegian Institute of Alcohol and Drug Research, Norway |
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Classification accuracy of the CPGI, NODS, SOGS, & PPGM compared to clinical assessment
Robert J. Williams, University of Lethbridge, Canada & Rachel Volberg, Gemini Research, USA |
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Workshop 8 – Responsible gaming on the Internet: Different perspectives! |
ROOM F |
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Chair: Thomas Nilsson |
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Ray.fi – Finnish online gaming service for Finnish consumers
Jarmo Kumpulainen. Development manager, RAY, Finland |
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The importance of research, networking and knowledge sharing in order to improve player protection
Hillevi Stuhrenberg, Betsson, Malta |
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Internet and older adults – What will the future look like?
Dallas Smith. LESA, Canada |
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How far should we go?
Pieter Remmers, Assissa Consultancy Europe, Netherlands |
| 20.00–23.30 |
Gala Dinner at The Blue Lagoon
Dress code: Smart casual – Early bus leaves from Hilton Reykjavik Nordica at 17.30 for those who want to enjoy the Lagoon first. Second bus at 18.45 |
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| Wednesday 15th of June 2011 |
| 08.30–16.00 |
Registration desk open |
SECOND FLOOR |
| 09.00–10.00 |
Plenary session |
HALL HI |
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Youth gambling problems: a global perspective.
Professor Jeffrey Derevensky McGill University |
| 10.00–10.30 |
Coffee break |
FOYER |
| 10.30–12.00 |
Panel discussion – Gaming and regulations within the Nordic countries:
How is it now and is it changing? |
HALL HI |
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Chair: Thomas Nilsson |
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Panel members
Norsk Tipping: Silje Onsrud Bye and Jonny Engbö
Ray: Jarmo Kumpulainen
Svenska spel: Zenita Strandänger
Veikkaus: Tula Sundström
Danske spil: Ole Bjerg
Iceland: Eyvindur G. Gunnarsson |
| 12.00–13.30 |
Lunch |
FOYER |
| 13.30–15.30 |
Parallel sessions |
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Workshop 9 – Historical constructions of Gambling |
ROOM G |
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Chair: Riitta Matilainen |
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Rational gambling in Medieval Spain: Alfonso Xth law of gambling houses
Ulrich Schädler, Director of the Swiss Museum of Games at La Tour-de-Peiliz, Sviss |
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European Offshore-jurisdictions as the platform for online gambling
Antti Myllymaa, University of Helsinki, Finland |
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Pros and cons of medicalization – an issue of responsibility
Eino Tuohino, University of Oulu, Finland |
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Gambling movies and culture: Lives and struggles of the people of Hong Kong in 2000´s
Chan, C.C. & Keis Ohtsuka, Victoria University, Australia |
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Workshop 10 – Finland taking big steps: Peliklinikka – Integrative service for PG´s and professionals |
ROOM F |
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Chair: Tapio Jaakkola |
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How did we get here?
Antti Murto, Gambling Clinic and the Centre of Expertice on Social Welfare in the Helsinki Metropolitian Area, Finland |
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Peliklinikka – Gambling clinic. What we do and who are our clients?
Tapio Jaakkola, Gambling Clinic, Finland |
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Peer Support in the core of the development work
Jenni Kämpi & Sanni Nuutinen, The Finnish Blue Ribbon, Finland |
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Pelivoimapiiri – support via SMS and Internet for problem gamblers and their concerned others
Mari Pajula & Anna Aaltonen, Peluuri Gambling Helpline, Finland |
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Workshop 11 – Responsible gaming: How is it working in the Nordic gaming market? |
ROOM D |
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Chair: Kåre Rørhus |
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Responsible gaming in Norsk Tipping: Measures and Monitoring
Silja Onsrud Bye, Norsk Tipping, Norway |
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Responsible gaming project in Iceland. A joint collaboration
Pétur Hrafn Sigurðssson, Icelandic Lotto and sport pools, Auður Sigrúnardóttir Icelandic gaming& Hans Júlíus Þórðarson, University of Iceland Lottery, Iceland |
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The incentive of Responsible gaming
Maria Schubert, Svenska Spel, Sweden |
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Responsible Customer Communications
Johanna Lipponen, Veikkaus, Finland |
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Responsible gaming in RAY
Hannu Rinkinen, RAY, Finland |
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Workshop 12 – Adolescent gambling and computer gaming |
ROOM HI |
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Chair: Anita Øren |
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Evaluating adolescent gambling in Norway after the slot machine regulation – methodological considerations and challenges
Marianne B. Hansen, SIRUS, Norwegian Institute for Alcohol and Drug research, Norway |
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Internet gambling among youth: a cause for concern?
Jeffrey Derevensky, McGill University, Canada |
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Preventing gambling and gaming problems among children and youth in Finland
Inka Silvennoinen. EOPH (NGO), Finland |
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Computer gaming among Swedish adolescents
Charlotta Hellström, Centre for Clinical Research, Central Hospital, Vasteras, Sweden |
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Problematic video game use: Prevalence, health and well-being
Rune Aune Mentozoni, Geir Scott Brunborg, Helge Molde, Helga Myrseth, Knut Joachim Mår Skouverøe, Jørn Hetland, and Ståle Pallesen, University of Bergen, Norway |
| 15.40–16.00 |
Closing Session |
ROOM HI |
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